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UK urged to sanction Kamal Gunaratne for war crimes and torture
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has submitted a dossier to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office calling for targeted sanctions against retired Sri Lankan General Kamal Gunaratne, citing his direct involvement in war crimes, torture, and systemic human rights abuses. The submission, dated 8 May 2025, outlines a detailed case for the designation of Gunaratne…

'Ninaivayutham' exhibition at Jaffna University commemorates Tamil genocide

May 15, 2025
An exhibition titled “Ninaivayutham” is being held at the University of Jaffna to commemorate the Tamil genocide and pass its memory to future generations

'I am absolutely certain that Pillayan was involved in my brother's disappearance'

May 15, 2025
In December 2006, Professor S. Raveendranath, the Vice-Chancellor of Eastern University in Sri Lanka, disappeared after attending an official meeting in a high-security zone in Colombo. Despite repeated requests for state protection and the deepening threats he faced, no meaningful investigation has brought answers. Nearly two decades on, his family continues to demand truth and justice.

Arrest of Tamil farmers risks fueling ethnic unrest warns Tamil MP

May 15, 2025
Vanni District Member of Parliament T. Ravikaran has condemned the arrest of three Tamil farmers in Kurunthurmalai, following allegations made by Sinhala Buddhist monks that they had cultivated land within a so-called archaeological reserve. 

40 years since Kumuthini boat massacre by Sri Lankan Navy

May 15, 2025

 

 

 

 

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Today marks 40 years since 36 Tamils were massacred by Sri Lankan Navy officers on board the Kumuthini boat on May 15, 1985. 

Eye witnesses reported seeing six plain clothed Navy officers boarding the Kumuthini boat and pointing a gun at passengers before ordering them to come up to the main deck one by one and shout their name and destination. 

Ponnambalam slams Sri Lanka’s denial of genocide and praises Tamil Canadians

May 15, 2025
Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has sharply criticised the Sri Lankan government's continued denial of the Tamil genocide, stating that its refusal to investigate such atrocities undermines its own claims of innocence.

16 years today - No Fire Zone up in smoke

May 15, 2025

 

To mark 16 years since the Sri Lankan military onslaught that massacred tens of thousands of Tamils, we revisit the final days leading up to the 18th of May 2009 – a date remembered around the world as ‘Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day’. 

Namal Rajapaksa demands summoning of Canadian High Commissioner over Tamil Genocide Monument

May 14, 2025

Namal Rajapaksa, parliamentarian and son of accused war criminal Mahinda Rajapaksa, has called on the Sri Lankan government to summon the Canadian High Commissioner to formally protest the unveiling of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Canada, claiming it promotes a “false genocide narrative” and “distorts history.”

University of Jaffna students mark Mullivaikkal Remembrance Week on campus

May 14, 2025
University of Jaffna students marked Mullivaikkal Remembrance Week with solemn tributes and the distribution of kanji in honour of the genocide victims.

Shritharan demands clarity on Sri Lanka’s acquisition of over 5,700 acres of Tamil land

May 14, 2025
Sivagnanam Shritharan, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) Member of Parliament has demanded Sri Lanka’s Minister of Agriculture, K.D. Lalkantha, publicly disclose the true intent behind a gazette notification issued on 28 March 2025, which seeks to acquire over 5,700 acres of land across the Tamil homeland.

Tamil activist assaulted ahead of Mullivaikkal commemoration

May 14, 2025
Social activist Selvakumar was brutally assaulted in Kudumbimalai, Batticaloa, while informing locals about the cancellation of a Mullivaikkal commemoration event
'Ninaivayutham' exhibition at Jaffna University commemorates Tamil genocide
'I am absolutely certain that Pillayan was involved in my brother's disappearance'
Arrest of Tamil farmers risks fueling ethnic unrest warns Tamil MP
40 years since Kumuthini boat massacre by Sri Lankan Navy
Ponnambalam slams Sri Lanka’s denial of genocide and praises Tamil Canadians
16 years today - No Fire Zone up in smoke
Namal Rajapaksa demands summoning of Canadian High Commissioner over Tamil Genocide Monument
University of Jaffna students mark Mullivaikkal Remembrance Week on campus
Shritharan demands clarity on Sri Lanka’s acquisition of over 5,700 acres of Tamil land
Tamil activist assaulted ahead of Mullivaikkal commemoration
'Ninaivayutham' exhibition at Jaffna University commemorates Tamil genocide
'I am absolutely certain that Pillayan was involved in my brother's disappearance'
Arrest of Tamil farmers risks fueling ethnic unrest warns Tamil MP
40 years since Kumuthini boat massacre by Sri Lankan Navy
Ponnambalam slams Sri Lanka’s denial of genocide and praises Tamil Canadians
16 years today - No Fire Zone up in smoke
Namal Rajapaksa demands summoning of Canadian High Commissioner over Tamil Genocide Monument
University of Jaffna students mark Mullivaikkal Remembrance Week on campus
Shritharan demands clarity on Sri Lanka’s acquisition of over 5,700 acres of Tamil land
Tamil activist assaulted ahead of Mullivaikkal commemoration